by Julie | Nov 1, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth
Partnerships provide music opportunities for young people in Tebay All the research tells us that playing a musical instrument is extremely beneficial for young people’s development and mental health. But it is very hard to access thanks to cuts in...
by Julie | Oct 23, 2024 | Blog, Julie Hoggarth
“the journey is the joy and the rewards are life-long” 2025 Brass Bands England conference On Saturday October 19th D+B directors Julie and Davina visited the very favourably situated City of London School (it’s for boys so no need...
by drum.user | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth
Date: Sunday, 29th SeptemberVenue: Black Combe Junior School, MillomHosted by: Holborn Hill Royal Brass Band Juniors (led by Cath Clarke)MD: Kaytie HardingSpecial Guest: Phil Goodwin, Head of Engage at the Royal Northern College of Music This past Sunday saw a vibrant...
by Julie | Aug 26, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria
August 2024 November 2024 February 2025 Cumbria Brass Network Blog Cumbria Brass Network Discussion – Player Support Feb 21, 2025In the Cumbria Brass Network meeting on February 15th, band players came together to duscuss player support....
by Julie | Aug 26, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth
Band Identity and Development: Insights from Cumbria’s Brass Band Network Meeting held on Saturday 17th August 2024 At the recent Cumbria Brass Band Network meeting, a lively discussion was held by those present, centering on the unique identities of their bands...
by Julie | Aug 2, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth
Between September 2023 and August 2024 Drum and Brass delivered a series of brass taster sessions with a grant of £3000 from the Frieda Scott Charitable Trust. Here is our report on this project to our partners, stakeholders and funders Project aims The project...
